UAE Businesswoman to Lead UN Tourism
Skift Blog
MAY 30, 2025
Skift Take: The election is important in determining who will lead the strategic direction of global tourism governance for the next four years.
Skift Blog
MAY 30, 2025
Skift Take: The election is important in determining who will lead the strategic direction of global tourism governance for the next four years.
Lodging
MAY 30, 2025
CHICAGO, IllinoisHyatt Hotels Corporation announced Unscripted by Hyatt, the newest brand in its growing Essentials portfolio. Unscripted by Hyatt hotels will bring to life a flexible, collection-style approach where each property reflects its own identity and local flavor yet retains Hyatt’s standards in quality and care. Positioned in the upscale segment, the Unscripted by Hyatt brand fills a space in Hyatts portfolio and is designed to unlock growth through adaptive reuse and conversion
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Skift Blog
MAY 30, 2025
Skift Take: Rodrigo Acuna Agost of Amadeus explains how AI is shaping the future of travel while building trust through responsible data practices.
Lodging
MAY 30, 2025
NEW YORKThe Hilton New York Fashion District has unveiled a new look as part of extensive property-wide renovations. Located in the heart of Manhattans Fashion District, the redesign of this 280-room hotel drew inspiration from the creative energy of a designers working studio. “We designed every detail of this renovation with our guests in mind those who come to New York to be inspired, energized, and connected to the citys cultural pulse, said Joseph […] The post Hilton New York F
Speaker: Matt Sunshine, CEO at The Center for Sales Strategy
AI isn’t replacing salespeople—it’s empowering them. The most forward-thinking sales organizations are using AI to enhance human performance rather than eliminate it. From coaching and messaging to prospecting and pipeline accountability, artificial intelligence is giving managers and SDRs the new tools they need to work smarter, sell better, and close more.
Skift Blog
MAY 30, 2025
Skift Take: Despite talk of financial pressure, many are continuing to spend on summer travel.
Lodging
MAY 30, 2025
Hotel profit margin, which measures profits as a percent of revenue, is considered a good indicator of the efficiency of hotel operations. In 2023 and 2024, hotel profit margins at both the gross operating profit (GOP) and earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) levels have declined, indicating that both operating and ownership expenses have increased at a greater pace than revenues.
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Lodging
MAY 30, 2025
ARLINGTON, VirginiaThe U.S. hotel industry reported mixed year-over-year comparisons, according toCoStars latest data through May 24. U.S. Hotel PerformanceMay 18 – May 24, 2025Percentage change from comparable week in 2024Occupancy: 67.5% (down 0.4 percent)ADR: $164.57 (up 1.5 percent)RevPAR: $111.02 (up 1.1 percent) Demand for the Friday and Saturday of Memorial Day weekend was the third highest on record, behind 2022 and 2019.
Hotel Speak
MAY 30, 2025
HiJiffy has launched Aplysia 3, a new type of chatbot powered by Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) technology, enabling hotels to deliver accurate, context-aware responses across unlimited topics – without relying on rigid FAQs. Quick to deploy, simple to update Hotel teams can easily input their information into two editable documents: a shared Company Knowledge Document and a Property Knowledge Document for each hotel.
Lodging
MAY 30, 2025
ATLANTA, GeorgiaIHG Hotels & Resorts(IHG) has seen a steady increase in conversion activity in recent years, with its total global conversion signings nearly doubling between 2023 and 2024. In the first quarter of 2025 alone, conversions accounted for around 60 percent of global openings and 40 percent of global signings for IHG. Jolyon Bulley, chief executive officer, Americas at IHG, said,“Owners growing interest in converting hotels to IHG brands signals that they continue to see [&
Hotel Business
MAY 30, 2025
Hotel Equities (HE) has appointed hospitality industry veteran Juan Corvinos as president of the Caribbean & Latin America (CALA) division. Corvinos joins Hotel Equities following more than 15 years with Hilton, where he most recently served as SVP, development, architecture, design & construction for Latin America and the Caribbean. He was instrumental in tripling Hiltons footprint in the region and launching brands such as All-Inclusive by Hilton, Waldorf Astoria, Conrad, LXR, Curio, C
Speaker: Brendan Sweeney, VP of Global Sales and David Phelan, Account Executive
In a world where buyers are more informed and objections are more nuanced, confidence isn't optional—it’s a competitive advantage. In high-stakes conversations, knowing how to handle pushback can make or break the deal. Join industry experts Brendan Sweeney and David Phelan for a behind-the-scenes look at how teams are transforming sales coaching with real-time feedback, objection-handling role plays, and pre-call preparation that actually sticks.
Lodging
MAY 30, 2025
BARDSTOWN, KentuckyThe Trail Hotel, the worlds first bourbon-infused luxury hotel, is now welcoming guests in Bardstown, Kentucky. The 95-room hotel invites guests to experience Kentuckys renowned Bourbon country with interactive bourbon experiences. The property includes eight signature suites, a four-star dining experience, five distinct bars, and an array of modern wellness amenities, and it is located steps away from the Kentucky Bourbon Trail.
Refine
MAY 30, 2025
As time passes and technology keeps evolving, we enter into a new era of guest expectations. As we've said before, it's no longer enough to meet their needs simply, the challenge now lies in exceeding them. What they wanted three years ago is not the same as what they want today or what they will The post Guests Expectations in 2025: A Complete Guide on How to Engage Travelers appeared first on Revfine.com.
Lodging
MAY 30, 2025
TWENTYNINE PALMS, CaliforniaHotel Wren, a reimagined 1940s roadside motel, is now open in Twentynine Palms at the gateway to Joshua Trees north entrance. The 12-room property, designed byJessica Pell, founder of Los Angeles-basedManola Studio, is located just 10 minutes from Joshua Tree National Park. A Love Letter to the Desert “Hotel Wren is my love letter to the desert, a place that still re-centers me every time I return, says Jessica Pell, founder of Manola […] The post Hotel Wr
Hotel Business
MAY 30, 2025
Sage Hospitality Group has formed a strategic partnership with hotel ownership and investment group CL Hotels , which brings three lifestyle hotels into the Sage management portfolio: Hotel La Jolla in San Diego, The Coachman Hotel in Lake Tahoe and Circa 39 Hotel in Miami Beach. This partnership marks the beginning of a long-term collaboration between the two organizations.
Speaker: Beth Sunshine, SVP, Up Your Culture
When culture isn’t consistently lived out across the organization, engagement suffers—and it often starts with a disconnect at the top. In this session, Beth Sunshine, SVP of Up Your Culture at The Center for Sales Strategy, will reveal how HR and executive leaders can close the gap between vision and execution by equipping frontline and mid-level managers to become culture carriers.
Lodging
MAY 30, 2025
CAMBRIDGE, MassachusettsBerkadia announced the successful sale of the 121-room Freepoint Hotel Cambridge, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Managing Director Denny Meikleham and Associate Director John Kluh of Berkadia Hotels & Hospitality led the transaction on behalf of the seller, Dune Real Estate Partners. The hotel was acquired by Jignesh Patel and Robins Patel of JNR Management Inc.
Skift Blog
MAY 30, 2025
Skift Take: Hyatt's latest soft brand will enable independent hotels to join the group's loyalty program and get access to its booking system while keeping their local character.
Lodging
MAY 30, 2025
DALLAS, TexasUnifocus announced the launch of Unifocus XiQ, a newly redesigned experience intelligence solution that gives hotel teams full control over capturing and acting on guest feedback in real time. Unifocus XiQ (ExperienceIQ) begins with guest experience surveys, using data to enable hospitality leaders to create and manage guest feedback, gather post-stay insights, and track satisfaction trends across departments and properties. “XiQ is more than a survey tool, said Karie Kelly, c
Skift Blog
MAY 30, 2025
Skift Take: After some time chasing the consumer travel market with limited payoff, Yatra is seeing results with a focus on corporate travel.
Speaker: Jady West, VP of Hospitality & Chris Bennett, Head of Sales & Engineering
The modern hotel room is no longer just a place to stay—it’s an experience to remember. Today’s guests expect seamless 5G connectivity, personalized comfort, and high-tech convenience. From AI-powered smart room controls to in-room entertainment and app-based services, technology is redefining hospitality from the inside out. In this new session featuring industry pros Jady West and Chris Bennett, we’ll explore how high-speed, high-bandwidth connectivity powers the innovations that are enabling
Hotel Business
MAY 30, 2025
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has unveiled Unscripted by Hyatt, the newest brand in its Essentials portfolio. Positioned in the upscale segment, the Unscripted by Hyatt brand fills a key white space in Hyatts portfolio and is designed to unlock growth through adaptive reuse and conversion-friendly opportunities, according to the company. With more than 40 hotels globally in active discussions to join the brand, Unscripted by Hyatt offers independent properties and small portfolios a light-touch opera
Skift Blog
MAY 30, 2025
Skift Take: The evolution of the short-term industry shows no signs of slowing down, and we examine how trends in travel and tech will impact the sector.
Webrezpro
MAY 30, 2025
Enjoy a peaceful visit at River Retreat Kananaskis in Longview, Alberta. Surrounded by the Canadian Rockies, this property has easy access to fishing, horseback riding, and hiking experiences. Whether youre on a corporate retreat or wellness excursion, the natural beauty will take your breath away. River Retreat Kananaskis has chosen our cloud-based WebRezPro Property Management […] The post River Retreat Kananaskis appeared first on WebRezPro.
Hotel Business
MAY 30, 2025
Hospitality veterans Elliot Mills and Jerry Gibson have launched Hawai’i Hospitality Group (HHG), an asset management firm headquartered in the state and focused on hotel, resort and tourism-aligned real estate across the Islands. We created HHG to fill a gapto bring leadership that understands both the culture and complexity of hospitality in Hawaii, said Mills, CEO, HHG.
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Skift Blog
MAY 30, 2025
Skift Take: Enter the 2025 Skift IDEA Awards for your chance to win a physical trophy, complimentary ticket, on-stage photo with Skifts founder, plus recognition on Travels biggest stage at Skift Global Forum in New York City.
Hotel Business
MAY 30, 2025
PM Hotel Group has appointed Scott Harrell as VP, development, feasibility & analytics. He brings nearly 25 years of experience in commercial real estate and hospitality investment to the organization, including evaluating and executing high-value transactions and conducting market analysis. Scotts depth of experience in investment strategy, valuation and deal execution across the hospitality sector positions him as a strong addition to our team, said Paul Sacco, chief growth and development
Skift Blog
MAY 30, 2025
Skift Take: Todays podcast talks about a new partnership between United and JetBlue, a possible partnership between Viator and Airbnb, and the big worries of a big airline executive.
Hotel Business
MAY 30, 2025
Waterford Hotel Group has been appointed as the operator for two hotels in new suburban markets for the company: the Courtyard Atlanta Norcross Peachtree Corners in Georgia and the Embassy Suites Cleveland Beachwood in Ohio. The Courtyard Atlanta Norcross Peachtree Corners, a 131-room hotel located just northeast of Atlanta, features the Bistro, flexible meeting space, a 24-hour fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool.
Speaker: Brendan Sweeney, VP of Sales & Devyn Blume, Sr. Account Executive
Are you curious about how artificial intelligence is reshaping sales coaching, learning, and development? Join Brendan Sweeney and Devyn Blume of Allego for an engaging new webinar exploring AI's transformative role in sales coaching and performance improvement! Brendan and Devyn will share actionable insights and strategies for integrating AI into coaching and development - ensuring personalized, effective, and scalable training!
Hotel Designs
MAY 30, 2025
Hotel Designs Gaylord Hotels debuts in California Gaylord Hotels debuts in California Strengthening Marriotts group and convention offerings, Gaylord Hotels and Marriott International have announced the opening of Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center, the first-ever Gaylord Hotels property in California and the sixth in the brands portfolio… As the first Gaylord Hotels property to open since the 2018 premiere of Gaylord Rockies Resort in Colorado, Gaylord Pacific is setting a new
In1solutions
MAY 30, 2025
Summer is here! And if you’re based in Ireland like the majority of our team, that means there are a host of Bank Holidays on the horizon. The May Bank Holiday saw a huge spike in gift card sales and we’re expecting the same trend to continue as customers look for ways to meaningfully spend the upcoming June and August Bank Holidays. Ensure your gifting platform is ready by offering a selection of eclectic experiences that lean into quality time for friends, couples, and families.
Hotel Speak
MAY 30, 2025
Google has long made it clear that it doesnt want to just help users search it wants to help them find answers. Its latest round of updates in Search and Maps, powered by generative AI, further help to fulfil Google’s aim of giving users what they want with as little friction as possible. This evolution has major implications for how travellers plan tripsand, in turn, how hotels are discovered, compared, and chosen.
Hotel Designs
MAY 30, 2025
Hotel Designs Three Ducks Hotel – a boutique hotel rooted in nature and authenticity Three Ducks Hotel – a boutique hotel rooted in nature and authenticity The Three Ducks Hotel, a boutique hotel managed by FIRM Hospitality Group, has opened in Westhampton, introducing a lighthearted yet elevated approach to luxury… A collaboration between designer-developers Elizabeth Bakhash and Randall Stone of Three Ducks Hospitality , the debut Three Ducks boutique hotel introduces a desig
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